Aeron let's his anger and frustration boil over, "I don't have time to deal with a disgusting carrion eater!!
He moves to attack:
Aeron catches the creature off-guard and lands a powerful blow that catches the creature in it's long neck snapping all the bones. The creature flops about a bit and dies.
The way is clear and your free to move on.
The next obstacles along the way is a large chasm, it's about a hundred feet deep and three-hundred feet across.
There is a gatehouse to the west that is open and would let you enter the Inner-city and from there you could use the northern gatehouse to go north towards the manor (assuming those gates are also open) or you can try finding a way across this chasm most likely by climbing down on this side and climbing back on on the other side.
When they finally exit from below the ground, Varn's heart is finally at ease until his nose catches the smells from above. His knees buckle of the sheer amount of destruction wrought upon Kenabres... the city where he was raised. The shock took his voice away and it was several moments before he was even aware of the minor bickering as to what direction to take.
He finally turns to the others. "I agree we should escort Horgus to his manor, he can make his decision as what he wants to do once we arrive. From there we can begin making our way to the east and down south to the mages. I would much prefer to find these wizards as well; however, if they are as powerful as he insinuate, Aravashnial, then they liked survived."
He quietly follows as they begin to make their way through the ruined streets until their path if blocked by the large vulture. Just as Varn is drawing out his longbow, the warrior Aeron charges forward suddenly and smashes the foul creature's neck with a single stroke. The elf blinks in stunned silence as the human's unleashed fury. "Well done, Aeron. And fear not, we will find your mother."
'Alive is another matter...' Varn's thoughts do not leave much hope for the woman's survival.
"What say you all? Shall I scout that Gatehouse? I would hate to climb down into that chasm..."
"Can we levitate using the scales across this chasm, as we did the others?" Raven asks curiously. "If not, I will accompany you to scout the gatehouse, perhaps there is a way through there..."
Raven had never seen a giant buzzard like the one just menacing them, so cannot help with the correct action should another one appear.
"Can we levitate using the scales across this chasm, as we did the others?" Raven asks curiously. "If not, I will accompany you to scout the gatehouse, perhaps there is a way through there..."
Raven had never seen a giant buzzard like the one just menacing them. She warns the others not to run when they approach, as these buzzards often pick the slowest or weakest targets.
"This one seems a might larger than that last one. The gatehouse might be the better option this time around."
Orlando nods and makes his way towards the Gatehouse, as quietly as possible.
Tessai stares as Aeron wades by her, and simply crushes the life out of the creature threatening them - she miles at the man - "That was impressive to say the least Aeron - very well done indeed"
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"Agreed" - she nods at Orlando and Raven - "Take no unnecessary risks my friends, and do not hesitate to call for help if necessary"
The first gatehouse is open and seems deserted you cross it and enter the Inner-city.
The devastation here i not as bad as the previous area you were in. In fact most of the buildings here seems intact but quite a few show signs of having been broken into.
The sound cracking wood gets your attention and up ahead you see a group of three deformed, horned, hunchbacked humanoids with forked, ratlike tails with bodies covered in pointed spines.
The creatures are trying to break into a clothing store that was barricaded from the inside and they smash at the barricade trying to get in and you hear a woman scream when the barricade cracks and looks like it's about to give way.
Varn recognizes the demons almost immediately from his studies. "Wrecker demons! They hate their own reflection, use a mirror if you have one!" Being low on spells, especially ones that would be useful for this fight, Varn quickly draws his longbow and puts an arrow to the string. He takes aim and lets his missile fly towards the demons!
The rest of you can post your surprise round actions and your init rolls as well.
The demons are 50 feet away when you spot them.
Surprise_____
"No choice really..." Muttered Orlando as he aimed at the creatures.
for a possible piercing damage.
Then he drops the crossbow and draws his sword. He fishes around in his belt pouch for his steel mirror.
Aeron moves to stand beside Tessai.
"There could be someone still alive in that building!" - Selka shouts as soon as she sees the trio of demons - "We need to repel them before they break in!"
Without a moment's hesitation, the young cleric leaps forward and joins the fight.
Varns shoots and hits the closest demon (for 8)
Gonna bot Raven:
Raven moves up 20 feet aims her bow and fires at the closest demon landing another hit for 8.
Demons go last so you each get another round before them.
Aware of the tactical advantage offered by having Selka next to them with a reach weapon, Tessai stares intently at the creatures, trying to anticipate their next move.
Taking his cue from Tessai, Aeron holds his ground, preparing to strike the first creature that comes within his reach.
"Hey Uglies! Wanna play?"
Round 1_____
Digs the mirror out of his equipment.
Moves to (D,7)
Selka nods appreciatively when her companions hold their ground at her sides. "We are in a good position, let's hold the line and kill any demon foolish enough to attack!"
Assuming a defensive stance, the stout cleric gets a frim grip on her longspear and prepares herself for the incoming assault.
"They do have the magical means to shatter objects from a distance..." - Tessai whispers to the others - "Or throw like any of us could do... But let us hope they decide to engage, eager to put us down. Just take extra care not to be bitten - they carry a foul curse-like effect, as if a disease to mar beauty"
So Varn and Raven fire their bows at the closest demon (1) they both hit and the creature
The gricks tear pieces off the building and hurl them at the approaching attackers.
Aeron advances (D11) and attacks one of the demons (#3),
But fails to connect
Round 2_____
Move: Move around to (D,13)
Standard: Attack enemy 3
Round 2
Raven fires between her wall of allies at the gricks after taking a 5' step forward.
Varn draws another arrow and continues to rain projectiles down upon the demons; however, his aim is thrown off as Aeron moves in to attack!
"Blasted demons, they're not coming forward... We need to press the attack ourselves!"
Her eyes upon the most damaged foe, Selka leaps forward to engage the enemy.
Aeron and Orlando move up and attack but the quick demons avoid the blows.
Raven fires her bow and hits a demon(2) in the shoulder causing it to stagger for a moment.
Varn fires and misses his mark.
Selka moves up and stabs the weakest looking foe (1) dealing it a good hit.
Tessai also moves up and swing Radiance at the closest demon (1) slicing into it with ease, it shrieks as the blade digs into it's flesh and it goes down.
One demons attacks Tessai snapping and biting at her and while she avoids the worst of the demon manages to claw at her leaving a large cut on the side of her face. Dealing 3 damage.
The other demon steps back and attacks Orlando who was coming around to flank. It targets the Mirror Orlando is holding biting it and crushing it between it's teeth it then proceeds to claw Orlando all over.
Dealing 8 damage.
You can all post again.
Round 3_____
Orlando cries out as he is savaged when he was disarmed of his mirror.
Flicking the blood from his eyes, he smiled as he doffed his cape into his left hand.
"A fine disarm foul creature! Now let me show you a trick I learned whilst trodding the boards in proud Oppara. Watch closely now!" He flicks his cape to draw the eye in a feint before lunging to the attack with his sword.
for a possible piercing damage.
Varn lets out a small cheer when one of the demons drops and he quickly draws another arrow to continue their attack!
[occ]Round 3, Initiative 15
hp 30/37; AC 20/11T/19FF; CMD 19
+6F/+5R/+5W[/ooc]
Aeron closed the gap and swings again,
but trips of some rubble and his strike comes no where close to connecting.
Moving up to within 30', Raven fires again at the demonic enemies, siting the shot just between her friends who are engaged in melee with the beasts. She takes a moment looking for a particularly vulnerable spot on the demon, hoping to kill it with one more shot.
With the demons staggering under the heavy attacks of her companions, Selka presses the advantage and closes in with one of the fiends to try and fell it with her spear.
Round 3
Tessai steps forward, attacking the demons again - "Fight me monstrosities!" - she roars.
Orlando's trick doesn't fool the demon and his attack misses.
Varn shoots number 3 for 6 damage.
Aeron moves up and swings but misses.
Raven fires and lands a very good hit on number 3.
Selka takes a 5 to [b,11] and stabs her spear into number 2 dealing 14 damage.
Tessai moves up and stabs at number 2 just barely missing.
Number 2 attacks Tessai and Number 3 attacks Orlando again always aiming for the face.
You can all go again.
Round 4_________
Step to (C,14)
Fail.
for a possible piercing damage.
Still strafing from within 30' Raven fires again shooting around her companions once more.
Aeron focuses his attention on the target as Orlando:
Raven fires a shot at number 2 and hits for 6 and Aeron crushes the skull of number 3 and it melts into green goo.
gritting her teeth, Selka aims her spear and delivers another thrust.
Selka and Tessai coordinate their attacks and finish off the last demon.